01-25-05 v MINUTES OF THE
CULTURAL ARTS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
January 25,2005
A regular meeting of the Cultural Arts and Recreation Advisory Committee was held Tuesday,January 25,
2005,in the Adele Grage Cultural Center. Present were Ray Coleman,Linda Ginsberg,Dylan Goelz,
Ingrid McCawley, Steve Piscitelli,Chair Rusty Pritchett,James Woodruff,Laurie Melancon and Parks and
Recreation Director Timmy Johnson.
1. Call to Order
Chair Rusty Pritchett called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. He also welcomed and introduced new
member Laurie Melancon.
2. Approval of Minutes of December 14.2005
Steve Piscitelli stated that the word attendees is misspelled in item 3(a)(i).
A motion was made by Committee Member Piscitelli,seconded by Committee Member
Woodruff to approve the minutes of December 14,2004 as amended. Carried unanimously.
3. Old Business
a)Events/Programs
i) Songwriter's Concert
Steve informed the committee that the last event was held on January 9th was a
success with new acts,groups,talent and approximately 25 people in attendance.
The email list that was put together may have contributed to the success. The
next event is scheduled for February 13th and the first Acoustic event is
scheduled for March 20.
ii) Family Fun Day&Camp Out Under the Stars
Rusty announced that Katherine Burgess resigned and with her resignation,the
Family Fun Day will be dropped. Timmy gave the committee a brief update on
the Campout scheduled for February 26 in Russell Park. The events will include
games,music,storytelling and a pancake breakfast.
iii) Art Festival Updates
Linda updated the status of the Art Festival scheduled for 10 a.m.to 5 p.m.on
May 7 in Bull Park. The packages are ready for pickup and James and Timmy
will work on publicity. There will be between 15 and 20 booths at$100 each.
Linda would like to see a table for kids to do some kind of active art activity,
Laurie agree to look into it. Timmy and Linda will put something together for
music.
b) Atlantic Beach Public Art Committee Updates
Ray informed the committee that the City Commission allocated$10,000 to the ABPAC.
The funds will be used to begin periodic changing/rotating art in front of Adele Grage
where the flagpole is located. The plan is to relocate the flagpole to the seated area in the
rear of the park. The front area will be enlarged to support a sculpture. The sculpture
will be on loan for six months, in return,the artist will get a potential sale and exposure.
The City Commission will not comment until there is 2 years worth of art to display. Ray
believes this is something that could happen this fiscal year. The City will approve any
signage and sculpture prior to display.
c) Teen Council Update
Dylan mentioned that the Teen Council met and are working on scheduling dates for a
Teen Acoustic Event and a Concert in the Park. The committee mentioned the following
dates: March 13th from 4—6 p.m. for the Teen Acoustic Event and April 30th for the
Concert in the Part. Dylan will review the dates with the Teen Council. Timmy will
assist with notifying the Police and coordinating the Police Explorers.
4. New Business
a) Atlantic Beach Public Art Committee
A motion was made by Ray Coleman,seconded by James Woodruff to approve the
concept of using the flagpole area in front of Adele Grage as a rotating sculpture
location and to relocate the flagpole to the amphitheater area in Bull Park. Carried
unanimously.
b) Fun Run
Steve reported that the Second Annual Fun Run has been scheduled for July 24th
beginning at 6 p.m. We will follow the same format as last year and John Tenbroeck will
assist with coordinating the event at a cost of$150.
5. Other
a) Teen Scholarship
Ray recommended that James have the ABPAC review and assist with the scholarship
program.
b) Steve suggests coordinating a New Year's Eve event. This suggestion will be discussed
at the next meeting.
c) Timmy mentioned that Parliamentary Procedures Training is scheduled for Wednesday,
January 26th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the Commission Chambers.
6) Adjournment
Chair Pritchett reminded everyone that the next meeting would be on February 22,2005.
There being no other business or discussion,the meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
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